Bedell Cellars

First Crush Merlot Cabernet Franc

8.772 ratings
8.23 pro ratings
North Fork, Long Island, New York, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
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Chris O

Jammy when first opened, this lead to more tannins over the course of a week. Soft tannin finish. Floral nose. 60% cab franc, 40% merlot

Jammy when first opened, this lead to more tannins over the course of a week. Soft tannin finish. Floral nose. 60% cab franc, 40% merlot

1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2015
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.0

2013 Bedell 'First Crush' Cab Franc/Merlot, North Fork Long Island #nywine @bedellcellars. A fresh, bright red from early picked fruit. Fermented in stainless. Wild Cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit dance in step with black pepper and dried herbs. I want this served slightly chilled with a platter for cured meats. Now!

2013 Bedell 'First Crush' Cab Franc/Merlot, North Fork Long Island #nywine @bedellcellars. A fresh, bright red from early picked fruit. Fermented in stainless. Wild Cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit dance in step with black pepper and dried herbs. I want this served slightly chilled with a platter for cured meats. Now!

Jan 30th, 2015
Lori Sullivan

Tart red fruits, lively acidity. Great for summer sipping.

Tart red fruits, lively acidity. Great for summer sipping.

Dec 21st, 2014
S Wood
8.1

Soft cherry ashtray-early Merlot/CabFranc. Better after slight chill a day later.

Soft cherry ashtray-early Merlot/CabFranc. Better after slight chill a day later.

Nov 11th, 2021
Nishith Jobanputra

Drinks like a light Hawaiian Punch. Meh. Drank in Ling Island North Fork.

Drinks like a light Hawaiian Punch. Meh. Drank in Ling Island North Fork.

Oct 27th, 2021
Brett Vanderbrook

Distinctly Long Island. The color is light. The body is lean. The fruit is bright black cherry. No tannins to speak of. A little black pepper on the back end that fades the longer it’s been open.

Distinctly Long Island. The color is light. The body is lean. The fruit is bright black cherry. No tannins to speak of. A little black pepper on the back end that fades the longer it’s been open.

Sep 28th, 2018
Irene Anderson

Great wine

Great wine

May 10th, 2018
Melissa Hankens

Tasty! Not overly fruity.

Tasty! Not overly fruity.

Apr 19th, 2017
Lauren S

Red fruit and figs on the nose. Light body. Some fruity in the flavor. Okay.

Red fruit and figs on the nose. Light body. Some fruity in the flavor. Okay.

Oct 19th, 2016
Cristina Ferrigno

tangy with a very smooth finish

tangy with a very smooth finish

Sep 27th, 2016